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Pepperoni vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and horned melon different?

  • Pepperoni is higher than horned melon in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for sodium, 69% more than horned melon.
  • Pepperoni contains 28 times more manganese than horned melon. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, while horned melon contains 0.039mg.
  • Horned melon is lower in sodium.
  • Horned melon has a higher glycemic index (48) than pepperoni (28).

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Horned melon (Kiwano) types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.8%
Contains more IronIron +17.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +355%
Contains more ZincZinc +408.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +327%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2653.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +984%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +782.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +408.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +474.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +981.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3573%
Contains more OtherOther +1002.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +540.7%
Contains more WaterWater +211.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Horned melon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Horned melon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 80%
Sodium 1582mg 2mg 69%
Fats 46.28g 1.26g 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.039mg 45%
Protein 19.25g 1.78g 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.565mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.063mg 23%
Calories 504kcal 44kcal 23%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.025mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.015mg 19%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.48mg 18%
Phosphorus 158mg 37mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.183mg 15%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Copper 0.091mg 0.02mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 40mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Potassium 274mg 123mg 4%
Iron 1.33mg 1.13mg 3%
Carbs 1.18g 7.56g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Calcium 19mg 13mg 1%
Folate 5µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 7.56g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Horned melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Pepperoni
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.